Benefits of Living On-Campus Dining Services, Housing & Residence Life Overview Residence Hall Options Living-Learning & Theme Communities The FULL Eastern Experience Dining Locations Meal Plan Overview Nutritional Commitment Employment Have higher GPAs Be involved with campus programs Connect with professors and classmates Stay enrolled Be more satisfied with their overall college experience Have access to on-campus dining options Fulfill Learning Beyond the Classroom (LBC) credit Students who live on-campus are more likely to: Living on campus is required for all first year students, unless they are commuting from their primary guardians permanent address within a 50 mile radius of campus. 12 Residence Halls & 3 Apartment Communities First year students have 10 options, and all include programming specific to a first years adjustment to college. All 10 first year options are fully staffed with: ACD (Area Complex Director, Professional Staff Member) GHD (Graduate Hall Director, Graduate Student) RA (Resident Advisor, Undergraduate Student) 2 for each floor in first year areas We have more than 100 RAs spread over 12 Residence Halls: Nearly 300 programs every month on campus! Housing & Residence Life: 11 Dining locations & 1 all-you-care-to-eat facility 11 chefs on our culinary team More than 200 years of combined culinary experience Allergen safe kitchens to meet a students dietary needs Dining available 7 days a week Facilities open as early as 7am and remain open as late as 2am Dining Services: First year resident options: Putnam & Phelps first year only Walton & Sellers first year & upperclassmen The Towers (Pittman, Hoyt & Hill) first year & upperclassmen Downing and Best Honors students Best also for H.S. GPA of 3.3 or higher Housing Options: Upperclassmen options: Buell Hall The Village All Apartments Housing Options: Want more from your Housing & Residence Life experience? Apply to be part of a Living-Learning & Theme Community! Arts Appreciation Walton Hall Brotherhood Scholars Sellers Hall Graduate Cluster Munson Apartments Honors Community Best & Downing Halls Marching Band Community Walton Hall Over 21 Floors Hill & Hoyt Halls Pre-Professional Community Hill Hall ROTC Community Pittman Hall SPECTRUM Community Hoyt Hall Health and Wellness Community Hill & Sellers Halls Sustainability Community Pittman Hall Transfer Floor Pittman Hall Included in your FULL Eastern Experience: All utilities Electricity, water, heat, cable & enhanced WiFi Convenience! Close to your classes, friends, the Rec/IM, Halle Library, Student Center & more than 11 Dining locations In hall kitchen and laundry facilities Exclusive programs In your hall, on-campus & leadership opportunities Meal Plans Leave the planning, shopping, cooking & dishes to us Safety All residence halls are locked 24/7 Area Police Officers & Night Watch Personnel 11 Dining locations All-You-Care-to-Eat Facility o The Commons Food Courts o Student Center o Eastern Eateries o CrossRoads Eagle Cafes o Seven locations (in academic buildings) Convenience Stores o Lobby Student Center o CrossRoads o Eastern Eateries Dining Services: Residential Meal Plan Membership: Meal Plans Each provides a specific number of meal transfers per day and/or week on an ongoing basis throughout the semester. Purchasing these memberships provides a guarantee of nutritious food availability to students living in the residence halls no matter what the weather, nutritional needs or special dietary accommodations necessary. Platinum 19 3 meals per day Mon. Fri. 2 meals on Sat. & Sun. $75 Flex Dollars Gold 14 2 meals per day Mon. - Sun. $150 Flex Dollars Silver 8 8 meals per week to be used at any time $200 Flex Dollars What is a meal plan transfer? Dining FAQs: Designed to purchase combos (valued up to $7.50 for the 14/15 academic year pricing) Entre, a side & a beverage Entrance into The Commons What are Flex Dollars? Like a debit card for Dining Services locations Lump sum for an entire semester Designed to cover meal overages and snacks Commuter dining plans: Meal Plans Come discuss them with us at the Resource Fair. Dining Services Commitment to Student Needs: Chefs in every unit 4-8 specialty dinners or events each month Food Allergy and Intolerance Program Vegan & Vegetarian options at every location Employment Opportunities: Dining Services / Housing & Residence Life is the largest student employer on campus! (Work study not required) Housing & Residence Life Positions are open to any student living on campus: Office Assistant Night Watch Social Media Assistant Dining Services Positions are open to any student: Cooks/Line Servers Pizza, Salad and Sandwich Makers Supervisors/Managers Cashiers Catering Baristas Sign up to Live the FULL Eastern Experience Today! Complete the Housing & Dining contract online at: emich.edu/housing A pre-payment of $100 is required to reserve a room First year students can find a roommate through our online match program Stay Connected to Us. Facebook facebook.com/emichdiningfacebook.com/EMUHousingandResidenceLife Twitter twitter.com/emichdiningtwitter.com/emuhousing Online emich.edu/dining emich.edu/housing Please come visit us at the Resource Fair for handouts & answers to your questions! * Remind your parent or guardian to check out our Parent page on the Housing & Residence Life website.